My youngest, Jacob (6), and I spent part of the morning walking through the Bath VA/National Cemetery. Though a little chilly; the sun was shining; and since the past week has been nice weather - for October; we enjoyed the relative warmth.
There is only one Hager buried here, and, coincidentally, he was a Jacob also. The VA computer says he served with Company F of the 149th Infantry as a "reconstruction aide." I assume that means he took part in the post-surrender work of reconciliation etc...but "reconstruction aide" is not a bad title for a follower of Christ, is it?
Found one headstone of a soldier who was awarded the Medal of Honor during the Civil War.
Tried to emphasize to Jacob what Memorial Day is supposed to signify...as opposed to just another three-day-weekend, the unofficial kick-off to summer, time to plant, etc. Not sure how much he took in.
As we looked over the almost 14,000 graves...it was sobering to realize that there is nothing but bodies in the ground...14,000 "whosoevers" are one of two places...
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I'm glad you're teaching Jacob the real meaning of Memorial Day. More people should learn its true significance!
Thank you for your service in Vietnam.
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